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Toronto's Scotiabank Arena undergoing "reimagination"TORONTO (AP) While the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors gear up for next season, Scotiabank Arena is getting a multimillion-dollar face-lift.Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Michael Friisdahl calls it a ''reimagination'' of the venue that opened in February 1999.''We've got to...

AP Basketball WriterKobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame classBy TIM REYNOLDSKobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer.And he’s got plenty of elite company in the 2020 class, one that may be as glitzy as any.Bryant, who...

AP Sports WriterWarriors will decide soon whether to visit Trump White HouseBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Coach Steve Kerr expects the Golden State Warriors to meet as a group in the coming days to decide whether to visit President Donald Trump's White House as NBA champions.General manager Bob...

AP Sports WriterPrime time: LeBron defying age, better than ever at 33By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James emerged from a chaotic, complex season unscathed - better than ever.Still the NBA's undisputed king.Despite no longer having Kyrie Irving at his side. Despite an injury-riddled season in which the Cavaliers'...

Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. undergoes back surgeryDENVER (AP) Denver Nuggets rookie forward Michael Porter Jr. has undergone back surgery in Dallas and there is no timetable for his return to the court.The team said Thursday the procedure of the lumbar spine was performed by Dr. Andrew Dossett...

Portland center Jusuf Nurkic out for Game 1 of playoffsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Portland center Jusuf Nurkic is out for Game 1 of the Trail Blazers' playoff series at Golden State after missing the last seven games of the regular season with a nondisplaced fracture in his right leg.Nurkic...

Curry, Warriors top Nuggets in OT while working on cohesionBy The Associated PressGolden State's Stephen Curry scored 22 points in 27 minutes and new addition Kevin Durant added 19 as the Warriors edged Denver 129-128 in overtime in their preseason game on Friday.Patrick McCaw hit the tying shot that...

The Latest: NBA's Timberwolves to reopen practice facilityBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Minnesota Timberwolves are poised to reopen their practice facility. They will schedule voluntary sessions for players starting Thursday.About half of NBA teams have begun arranging...

AP Sports WriterIn their 50th season, Suns patient in developing young teamBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns probably won't have much to celebrate in terms of wins and losses in the franchise's 50th year.The Suns' plan for eventual success is called ''the timeline,'' referring to the rate...

NBA Summer League has final full day of preliminary playLAS VEGAS (AP) NBA rookies are getting a quick lesson on the demands of the schedule.Another full day of basketball Monday, highlighted by rookie big men Deandre Ayton of Phoenix and Mo Bamba of Orlando meeting in a matchup...

The Latest: Wizards deal Satoransky to Bulls, add Ish SmithBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NBA free agency Monday (all times ET):1:30 p.m.Versatile guard Tomas Satoransky says he is headed to the Chicago Bulls.The 6-foot-7 Satoransky set career highs by averaging 8.9 points, 5.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds in...

AP Sports WriterBucks stay in-house, hire Jon Horst as general managerBy GENARO C. ARMASThe Milwaukee Bucks have stayed in-house to fill their general manager vacancy.The team named director of basketball operations Jon Horst as its next GM on Friday. He will replace John Hammond, who left last month to...